I can't believe Stetson is already FIVE years old!!! This birthday was special because it fell on a Wednesday, the very day of the week that Stetson was born. I set my alarm for 5:05 am, which is the time he was born. I didn't have the heart to wake him up that early, but it was nice to take a minute and remember that special day, 5 years ago.
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| The birthday boy in the crown he got from preschool |
We let him open one present before breakfast . . .
. . . of course I took the liberty of choosing which one so that he would be able to wear his new shirt on his special day.
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| This shirt has all the "action super heroes" as he calls them |
Stetson loves to help in the kitchen, especially when we are making something he likes . . . like French Toast! Stetson is not much of a breakfast person, and would probably be happy with just a glass of chocolate milk in the morning - don't worry I try to get him to eat more than that! If he had to choose his favorite breakfast food, it would be French Toast and eggs, he doesn't really like cold cereal at all - crazy kid!
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| Cooking French Toast for his birthday breakfast |
So I asked Stetson what he wanted to do for lunch; I suggested that we could go out to eat or pack a picnic lunch and go to the park - he chose the picnic lunch at the park. We went to the store to get some food for our picnic, I was thinking something from the deli, like chicken strips or something. Nope, Stetson is a simple guy, "let's just go home and make ham and cheese sandwiches", he said. For real? At first I thought he was kidding, but he was totally serious! We did buy a bag of chips, some juice boxes and doughnuts to go with our sandwiches. And then we went to the park!
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| Stetson likes to slide down on his belly |
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| Lucy LOVES the swing |
Actually, they both love the swing, and would probably do it all day if I would stay and give them underdogs all day.
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| I wish you could hear their giggles as I was taking this picture - sheer joy! |
My sister and her kids met us at the park to play and eat lunch. My kids LOVE their cousins!
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| Building a sand castle in the shade |
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| Lucy - Aspen - J.D. - Stetson |
Stetson has been saying for months that he wanted matchbox cars on his cake. So I envisioned a race track with cars going around it. He picked his cars and we started decorating; suddenly he started talking about his football cake . . . what? "I thought you wanted to put these cars on it", I said. "Yeah, I want a football cake with cars on it", he replied. We settled on a football field with a dirt racetrack around it. Maybe something you would find in Radiator Springs. The football cupcakes for the kids in his preschool class tied it all together.
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| The birthday boy with his balloons and cake |
Just so you know, Francisco is in the lead; according to Stetson, he is the fastest race car in the world! Also note the edge of the football field, the blue and gold side is for the Broncos.
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| A close up of the cake |
Stetson chose spaghetti and corn for dinner, his favorite.
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| The birthday boy eating dinner |
Here he is with his unopened gifts . . .
And again in the same spot after all the gifts were opened. He got a camera, chaps, a lego set, a coloring book and some irrigating boots to help his dad with chores. He was pretty happy with his loot!
We invited all the family over to watch him blow out his candles and then eat cake and ice cream with us. Stetson was so excited, it seemed as if he would burst! And he put on quite a show blowing out those five candles. He blew out one at a time the first go round; then, since I didn't get that on video we had him do it again, and he blew out all five in one blow! I guess he just had to get warmed up.
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| A VERY happy birthday boy |
Thanks to everyone for coming and celebrating with us. Thanks also for the wonderful gifts! We love you all and appreciate your support!
Stetson is such a fun guy to be around. He always has a big smile on his face, and loves to do just about anything! He loves to talk to people, and is always telling stories and quoting movies. My favorite thing about Stetson is his positive attitude, and his genuine concern for others. He loves his mama, and is always there to give me a hug and tell me things are going to be okay. He has a tender little heart though, and if I ever raise my voice, he leaves the room with his tail between his legs, just like a little puppy. We made a deal, if he will obey, I won't raise my voice . . . sometimes we both forget, but we always forgive! I love you Stet-man!!!
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| Check out those eyes |
Stetson was so excited when we got this package in a box he could fit in. After it was emptied, he actually set it here by the front door, climbed in, and then knocked on the door so I would come to answer the door and see the package. It was the cutest thing . . . and by far the best package I have ever received!
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| The best things in life come in small packages! |
One day I was tending my niece Elsie, and Stetson was such a great helper. I hope this is the case with his new little sister!
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| Stetson and Elsie |
We love bath time at our house, especially when there are bubbles!
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| Meet the next Santa Clause - ho, ho, ho! |
So I stole my sister-in-law's idea (I hope you don't mind, Alicia), and did an interview with Stetson. Here are a few of his favorites at FIVE years old:
1. Favorite color: Blue
2. Favorite food: Macaroni and Cheese
3. Favorite drink: Chocolate Milk
4. Favorite animal: Rhino
5. Favorite number: 1200
6. Favorite letter: S
7. Favorite place to go: the motel (with swimming pool, of course)
8. Favorite thing to do: Play pirates
9. Favorite person: J.D.
10. Favorite book: Henny Penny
11. Favorite movie: Pirates of the Caribean
12. When Stetson grows up he wants to be a working dad.
What kind of work does he want to do? Build houses like uncle Steve.
We love you Stetson! Hope you had the best birthday ever!!!
